Wednesday, January 9, 2013

School Challenge

I found this challenge listed on The Paperback Stash's challenge page and thought it sounded amazing. I then went to the Goodreads Crazy Challenge Connection Group to get more information. Wow! I am going to have to go back to that group to dig deeper as I am quickly becoming addicted to challenges (I love that feeling of success that comes with working towards a goal!) Without further ado: The School Challenge (as described on Goodreads). For this challenge there is a list of college majors/subjects that can be studied in college. Categories for book choices are assigned to each major/subjects. For all the majors/subjects there will be at least two choices of books to read from. One choice will be fiction books while the other will be a non-fiction choice.

Rules1. The list of majors includes 39 majors/subjects2. Choose your level and the major/subjects you would like to complete3. Within each major/subject choose either to read a fiction or non-fiction bookNote: If you would like to complete both choices, please feel free but it is NOT mandatory to complete the challenge.4. Rereads are fine as long as they are actually reread. 5. When finished reading a book, you can cross it out or simply put the date you finished reading the book next to the title6. Rate the book!

DurationOne Year from Start Date (my note: I will be ending this challenge on Dec. 31 to keep it aligned with my other challenges...I like the tidiness of it.)

I am shooting for my Master's Degree but have listed all of the subjects in case I decide to go nuts and get my Doctorate. MajorsActing1. Read a book with a character who is an actor or involved in a play/movie, OR2. Read a book that was made into a movie

African Studies1. Read a book that takes place (wholly or partly) in any African country, or African islands

American History1. Read a book that takes place (wholly or partly) in the United StatesArt1. Read a book where the character is an artist, OR2. Read a book that has a piece of artwork on the coverArchaeology1. Read a book that takes place in any ancient civilization (eg- Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, etc)Asian History1. Read a book that takes place (wholly or partly) in any Asian country or Asian island

Astronomy1. Read a book that takes place in space or includes aliens

Australian History1. Read a book whose character is Australian or that takes place (wholly or partly) in Australia or the Australian Islands

Business1. Read a book where a character is in the business field or owns a company/business

Canadian History1. Read a book that takes place (wholly or partly) in Canada or any of its islandsChemistry1. Read a book that includes witches, any person who mixes potions or a chemist

Computer Science1. Read a book with a character who is computer savvy or whose career has to do with any aspect of computer science (repair, maintenance, etc)

Criminal Studies/ Criminology1. Read a book from the true crime, crime or murder mystery genre

Dance/Music1. Read a book with a character who is a musician or a dancer, OR2. Read a book with a musical instrument, a dancer or any aspect of music/dance (ex- notes, dance shoes, tutus) on the cover

European History1. Read a book that takes place in any European country

Foreign Languages1. Read a book that was originally published in a language different from your own (indicate what language you speak and what language the book was originally published in), OR2. Read a book in a different language (indicate your language and what language the book you’re reading is in), OR3. Read a non- fiction book about any language or a non-fiction book about linguistics or a history book about languages or a non-fiction book in a different language,(If choosing to read a n.f. book in a different language then indicate your language and what language the book is in)

Food Science/Culinary Arts1. Read a book with a character who is a chef, OR2. Read a book with food on the cover, OR3. Read a non-fiction book about food or culinary arts

Graphic Design1. Read a graphic novel or a comic book

Health/ Physical Education/Fitness/ Sports Studies1. Read a book whose character is into fitness and health, OR2. Read a book with a character who is into sports or plays a sport, OR3. Read a non-fiction or history book about health, fitness, an athlete or sports

History1. Read a historical fiction book, OR2. Read a history book of your choosing

History of British Isles1. Read a book that takes place (wholly or partly) in England, Scotland, Ireland or any of Britain’s islands, OR2. Read a book with a English, Scottish or Irish character, OR3. Read a non-fiction or history book about any country or island in the British Isles

Indian History1. Read a book that takes place (wholly or partly) in India, OR2. Read a book with a Indian character, OR3. Read a non-fiction or History book about India

Law Studies1. Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, OR2. Read a non-fiction book about law or about any trial

Library Science1. Read a fiction book of your choosing, OR2. Read a non-fiction book of your choosing

Mathematics1. Read a book with a number in the title, OR2. Read a book about math or numbers (ex: Numerology/ Astrology)

Medicinal Studies1. Read a book whose character is a doctor or a nurse or whose setting takes place partly in a hospital, OR2. Read a non-fiction book about medicine, medical studies or diseases

Military Science1. Read a book with a character who is in the army, navy, marines or any part of the military, OR2. Read a book that has a war in in (can be a paranormal war), OR3. Read a non-fiction or history book about the military, any military program or any war

Mythology1. Read a book that includes mythology and/or any gods/goddesses of any mythology (gods or goddesses can be reincarnations of the original god/goddess), OR2. Read a book about any culture’s mythology (ex- Norse Mythology, Greek Mythology, Egyptian Mythology), OR3. Read a non-fiction book or history about any culture’s mythology (ex. How the mythology came into being)

Oceanography/ Marine Science1. Read a book that includes mermaids, OR2. Read a book with a body of water, beach or beach/ocean item on the cover, OR3. Read a non-fiction book about oceans, ocean animals, ocean plants or any aspect of the ocean or marine studies

Political Science1. Read a book with a character who is a king, queen, president, dictator or somehow in politics, OR2. A book that has a monarchy in it (the book doesn’t have to be about the king or queen, but can be about a peasant or person who lives during a monarchy), OR3. Read a non-fiction or history book about any country’s monarchy or any king, queen, president,dictator or politician

Psychology/ Psychiatry1. Read a book with a character who is dealing with a psychological illness (ex: anorexia, cutting,schizophrenia) or with a character who is a psychologist/psychiatrist who is treating a patient, OR2. Read a non-fiction book about psychology or any psychological illness

Religious Studies1. Read a religious fiction book of any religion, OR2. Read a non-fiction book about any religion of your choosing

Sociology1. Read a book whose character is in a club, social group or a social status, OR2. Read a non-fiction book about any aspect of sociology (social services, child welfare, victims’ rights, women’s rights, etc.)

South American History1. Read a book that takes place (wholly or partly) in a South American country or any South American Island, OR2. Read a non-fiction or history book about any South American country or Island

Veterinary Science/ Zoology1. Read a book with shape-shifters, OR2. Read a book with a character that is a veterinarian or where an animal plays a prominent role, OR3. Read a non-fiction book about zoology, veterinary science or any animal

Writing/Author1. Read a book by a new to you Author, OR2. Read a non-fiction or history book by a new to you Author